Legal
February 22, 2023
Spam Rules Breach Lands BetDeluxe with AU$50K Fine in Australia
The fine amounts to roughly $35,000 US dollars and was handed down to the entity for sending more than 104,000 SMS promotional materials without offering the option to unsubscribe, the Australian Communications and Media Authority reported. Promotional Messages Fail to Offer Consumers a Way Out BetDeluxe also failed to include sender information in nearly 820,000 […]
Business
February 21, 2023
Following Stellar Results, Tabcorp Aims for Higher Digital Market Share
This was revealed by Tabcorp in connection with the announcement of the company’s half-year results for the 6 months ending on December 31, 2022. Despite Strong Competition Tabcorp Held Its Digital Market Share The company reported a 1H2023 group statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of AUD 52 million ($35.8 million), up 11% from the […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
The Star Gives a Sneak Peek into Its Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
Australian casino giant The Star Entertainment Group has teased fans, industry enthusiasts and competitors with a sneak peek into its Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane property. The company, which believes that the venue will soon become one of the most photographed spots in the city, shared a timelapse video of the development, alongside some […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
New South Wales Moving to Restrict Slot Machines Statewide
The problem of money laundering was the one to receive the most attention up until recently. However, as the citizens’ voices begin to be heard more and more, public perception is also becoming an important factor in the government’s decisions. NSW Government Addressing Slot Machines The Liberal and Nationals New South Wales (NSW) government started […]
Legal
February 17, 2023
Workers Union Blasts NSW Proposal to Increase Taxes for Pokies
Amid the review of The Star Entertainment’s NSW and Queensland operations, a new proposal calls to increase the tax rate for the company’s NSW location. The new proposal calls to increase the tax rate to nearly 61% for the poker machines within casinos. The change, if approved, is expected to be implemented starting in July […]
Legal
February 16, 2023
Woman Faces Retribution for Stealing from a High School
Frances Walshe, a 65-year-old Australian woman who worked as a business manager, pleaded guilty to stealing a whopping $297,000 (converted from AUD) from a high school. She later apologized, blaming her gambling addiction for the incident. At first, people believed that the woman had only stolen some $32,335 from Melbourne High School. After she admitted […]
Legal
February 15, 2023
Australian Judge Reprimands AUSTRAC for Delays in Crown Case
The financial crimes regulator is suing the casino operator for numerous breaches of anti-money laundering laws. Judge Lee Criticizes AUSTRAC for Not Taking the Crown Case Seriously The Australian Financial Review reported that Justice Michael Lee expressed his surprise that AUSTRAC agreed to Crown’s request to delay the settlement on agreed facts and admissions until […]
Business
February 14, 2023
Senet Hires Regulatory and Wagering Expert Bree Ryan
On Tuesday, the firm revealed it hired the services of wagering specialist Bree Ryan. Joining Senet, Ryan became a part of the firm’s associates team. Before joining Senet, Ryan was a part of Tabcorp. During her tenure with the company, she held the position of deputy general counsel of wagering and media. Moreover, Ryan’s professional […]
Casino
February 14, 2023
Endeavour Group CEO Positive on Cashless Gambling for Poker Machines
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that according to Donohue, the recent regulatory changes regarding cashless gambling in Australia are a natural progression for the industry. Endeavor CEO Sees Cashless Gaming as a Natural Progression The CEO of Endeavour stated that the gambling industry has undergone several regulatory reforms in the past and the changes ahead […]
Business
February 13, 2023
Preliminary Results Predict 1% Revenue Drop for The Star in H1 FY23
The operator released its unaudited results for H1 FY23, revealing strong performance but an overall drop in revenue. The Star explained that for H1 FY23, the domestic revenue of The Star Gold Coast increased by 30% when compared to the corresponding period pre-COVID or H1, FY19. This result marked an achievement for the company as […]
